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Dua: Two Exhibitions by Peter HristoffNew York based artist Peter Hristoff will exhibit ten rugs at the museum of Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey, opening Monday, September 19 at 6PM.
The rugs are based on drawings the artist has been working on since 1997 and combine his signature motifs (cosmological, floral, figurative and geometric) with the traditional structure of Anatolian carpets (halis).
These works symbolize the spiritual search inherent in human nature, regardless of religious orientation.
The exhibition will be supplemented with photographs, prints, books and memorabilia from the Hristoff family archives relating to the history of the Hagia Sophia Museum.
Hristoff will simultaneously exhibit (opening September 22) paintings and drawings at C.A.M.Gallery. Istanbul.
These works explore the human dilemma of spirituality in conflict with base desires as well as emotional conflicts such as joy vs. fear, hope vs. despair.
A fully illustrated catalog including works from both exhibitions with essays by art historian/critic Monroe Denton and artist/writer Michael Bennett will be available.
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